Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-05-03


Scenes in the Eair.ROOm.
The bazaar and festival OF Washington Canton
o. o. F., Patriarchs Militant, was opened last
night at the E-street rink Promptly at O'Clock
the comrades Of the Canton, under Commander
John r. Chauncy entered the hall After per-
forming several difficult evolutions with ease and
precision, the command was drawn up In company
front, and with arms at present heard the Open
ing address of Grand Representative Oliver Dufour
When the address had been finished the order
to "Break ranks, march," was given, and
the members hastily disappeared In the
crowds that had advanced nearer and nearer
during the ceremony. Handsome girls carrying
books for votes promenaded up and down the
polished floor OF the hail. on the alert for young
men to purchase OF them. The hall was beautf-
July decorated with flags banners, shields and
other decorations and, with the many booths
which occupied the better part OF the space the
scene was picturesque and Interesting. The
booths were loaded down with useful and hand
some articles of every kind and variety, which
found a ready sale.
An interesting feature of the fair is the art gal
most famous masters "Sweet sixteen" said to
De work OF Mons DOnaldsOne is handsome bit
OF color In the shape OF sixteen sticks OF cOlOred
candy. Looking at the Atlas Through American
Spectacles, Is well represented by a copy Of THE
EVENING STAR pocket atlas, upon which is bound a
poser" Is a bottle Of soothing syrup, "Buny ans
Home Is shoe, "Bonaparte Crossing the Rhine, :"
rev bones laid croSsw1se over some potato r1nds
and so on, many OF the best known works OF art
being traveStied In some ingenious continuance.
The appearance OF little three-y ear-Old fodder
Tommy Jon, thompson by name, on the floor OF the
nail, created much amusement and applause. He
was dressed In full uniform OF a uniformed Pa
tr1arch, chapeau and all and Strutted around to
opened with every promse of Success and the at
tnnment OF It's object, which Is to reunifOrm the
canton, is almost assured.
Following is list OF the votes which were cast:
Harness-JOhn I. Chauncy, 5; VIM. H. Richards
80. Lodge egalia-COvenant, No. 13, 70. Che
valiers Uniform. M. KrOus, 20; j. A. Anadale.
Jewel-Wm. H. Frazier, 5; Geo. A. Green, s.
Banlo-E- c. Redfield. 10; Miss Handy, 10; L
Fns1ar T Lsdys Waten =, d Thos
Mclean, 8; Mrs webster, TO- Captains Uni
form.Capt. Hardin, I2H; Capt. Galltger, 10;
ibsrtS pa ~ Ba o, aa,e gn
Rosa Lee Pruitt, 8.
Amusememts.
NATIONAL Observation-Disclosures "Lucretia Boz
gia" has never been favOrite In this country and
the presentations of 1t have not been many, In
se last decade has scarcely been The
melodies, but the dramatic framework OF the
opera is tenuOus and undressing. Miss Abbott
began her engagement at the National TheateflaSt
night in 1t, and the audience plainly derived no
little pleasure from the presentation. Miss Abbott
made a good natured looking Bor0ia, who seemed
TO find mere delight In the intricate runs and trls
with which the Italian composer has enbelliShed
the score than in the crime with which history
has associated Lucrefid's name. The frequent ex-
Abbott gave were received with the accustomed
manifestations of pleasure. Her scene with
GennarO in the last act was quite dramatic,
though rather too full OF that extravagance OK
gesture which Is 80 fruitful a source of amuse-
ment TO the enemies OF the traditional school of
Italian opera Miss Lizzie Annadale was good as
Orsini, and the beautiful drinking song In the
last act was enthusiastically redemanded. Mr..
Mienelena was acceptable as Genndro. Mr..
Pruette'S fine, rich voice was heard to special
advantage as Don AgonsO. The chorus Is power
full in volume and well trained. The finale OF the
first act was notably effective. Walter Allen, who
appeared In minor part, though mis- name was not
on the bill, was quickly recognized by his many
friends in the house. 1.-The M1kado" Will be given
this evening.
NINE. PATTI, who appears at Albaugh's in
'Traviata tonight, arrived in the city yesterday,
accompanied by her husband, Signor Nicolini, and
her niece, whom the great singer recently
HARRIS BIJOU THEATER.-"The Shadow Detec-
tive proved to be sufficiently exciting and inter-
eSting TO hold the attention Of the audience at
Harris last night. Mr.. Dan Kelly, in the leading
role was very good.
KERNAN's THEATER.-Ida Siddons' New Bur-
leSque Co. gave very successful entertainment at
kernan'S last night.
The SECOND BATTLE OF BULL RUN, at an interest
panorama building.
A MAY FEsTIvAL-The Young Peoples Union of
the Church OF Our Father will hold q May festival
at the church, 18th and L streets this evening
BIDS for the privileges of the National Drill
Association will close May j. This drill promises
TO be great success.
ELECTION OF OFFIcERs.-The Knights OF st.
Augustine COmmandery, No. 2, have elected the
following Officers: Commander, Chas. II. Butler:
first deputy commander RObt. Coats; second
deputy commander, VIM. 8. Lotion; recording
scribe, II. Aiphonsa jackson; financial scribe,